Lemon Spaghetti

INGREDIENTS

6 ounces uncooked whole grain spaghetti

1.5 tsp fresh thyme leaves

1 tsp grated lemon rind

2 TBS freshly squeezed  lemon juice

2 tsp olive oil

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp ground black pepper

2 cloves garlic pressed or chopped

4 TBS freshly grated Parmesan Cheese, divided

1/4 cup walnut halves

Thyme Sprigs for garnish

*Note: Fresh lemons and freshly grated Parmesan make this dish scrumptious!

DIRECTIONS

1.  Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.

2. While pasta cooks, combine thyme and next 7  ingredients in large bowl.

3. Drain Pasta, reserving 2 TBS cooking liquid.

4.  Add pasta, reserved cooking liquid and 2 TBSP cheese to lemon mixture in bowl; toss well.

5.  Sprinkle with remaining 2 TBS cheese (or to your taste)

6.  Toss with 1/4 cup walnut halves.

6.  Serve immediately.  Garnish with thyme sprigs if desired.  Yields 6 1/2 cup servings.

Lemon Spaghetti is wonderfully light and fresh.